Sun Sep 29 06:59:04 UTC 2024: ## World Anti-Doping Agency Appeals Jannik Sinner’s Clean Verdict in Clostebol Case

**BEIJING, CHINA** – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is challenging the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s (ITIA) decision to clear world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner of doping charges. Sinner tested positive for Clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid, twice in March 2024.

The ITIA, after an independent investigation, determined that the 23-year-old Italian’s positive tests were caused by inadvertent contamination from a skin cream used by his physiotherapist. Sinner’s physiotherapist had unknowingly used a product containing Clostebol to treat a cut on their finger.

WADA, however, is contesting this ruling, arguing that the ITIA’s decision does not align with applicable rules. The agency is requesting a suspension for Sinner ranging from one to two years.

While WADA isn’t seeking to disqualify Sinner’s results, including his recent US Open title, they do maintain the original ITIA ruling stripping him of prize money and ranking points earned at the Indian Wells tournament.

Sinner, who has maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal, has already severed ties with both his physiotherapist and fitness coach. He is currently competing in the China Open, where he just secured a victory in the round of 16.

This appeal adds another layer of complexity to the case, and the outcome remains uncertain. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will now review WADA’s appeal and ultimately determine Sinner’s fate.

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